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Welcome to LARGO
TODAY
, News from the City Manager. Stay up-to-date on the superior services the City of Largo offers to our residents, businesses and visitors to build the "Community of Choice in Tampa Bay."
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THIS WEEK IN LARGO APRIL17, 2020
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The City continues to monitor the evolving health concerns in response to COVID-19 and taking measures to help preserve the health and well-being of our community. Find the latest information on
Largo.com/COVID19
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COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS
-COVID-19
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Join city leaders for a virtual event every Wednesday in April at 4pm. This community conversation will begin with a situational update and more importantly, allow an opportunity to have your questions answered.
Register to participate
online or listen over the phone by calling
1-415-930-5321
and using Access Code: 844-241-522. For the audio pin, simply press #. The Webinar ID is
165-106-011
. Submit questions in advance to
communications@largo.com
or via voicemail at 727-587-6740 x7630.
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UPCOMING
VIRTUAL MEETINGS
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To protect the health and safety of our residents and visitors, the City of Largo will temporarily host meetings virtually. Members of the public who wish to tune in or comment during the meeting will have several options.
If you have any questions, please contact
cityclerk@largo.com
or call 727-587-6710 ext. 7003.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday, April 21 at 6pm
Meeting ID: 487-011-723
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Call in: 1-415-655-0052
Access Code:
512-343-180
Audio Pin: (simply press #)
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PINELLAS COUNTY'S
SAFER AT HOME
RESOLUTION
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Due to the ongoing threat of the COVID-19 virus, the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners extended the Local State of Emergency declaration on Thursday, April 16 for another seven days and
all orders
pursuant to it, including the closure of public beaches, community pools and playgrounds.
Find more information, visit
PinellasCounty.org/COVID19
or call Pinellas County Customer Information Center (CIC) at 727-464-4333.
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STOP THE SPREAD:
BE SMART AND STAY 6 FEET APART
To report a violation of the Safer at Home Order requirements, call the Sheriff Tips line at: 727-582-TIPS (8477).
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ESSENTIAL BUSINESS
EXPLAINED
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To help local businesses comply with public safety rules under the statewide and county "Safer at Home" orders, Pinellas County has issued expanded guidance on which services are considered essential during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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SUSTAINABILITY SERIES VIRTUAL WORKSHOP
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April's Sustainability Series Workshop: Managing Food Waste
is not canceled
and will be hosted virtually, live on Facebook on Saturday, April 25 at 10:30am.
E
veryone from chefs to consumers are looking for ways to cut food waste, especially now that many of us are home and cooking more meals. Presenter Ramona Madhosingh-Hecto
r
will help you keep those scraps out of the trash! Composting, water consumption, meal planning, food storage and more will be covered as we learn about how our diets impact the environment. Plus, learn money-saving tips that help reduce the amount of food tossed in the trash.
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LARGO
POLICE DISPATCHERS
RECOGNIZED
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COMMUNITY CENTER KEEPS SENIORS BUSY
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The Largo Community Center has made 365 reassurance TLC phone calls to the seniors who attend the center's programs. They have all been well received with so many eager patrons waiting patiently for the green light to return. In addition to the phone calls, the center is also offering either by mail or email "doodle care packages" that contain Sudoku, customized word finds, puzzles, coloring pages, jumbles, trivia and a warm welcoming cover page with photos of the Community Center staff who have all signed the document. Since the Community Center has been closed, staff have mailed 25 doodle care packages and emailed 9 packages to those who wanted them. This initiative has been shared on Facebook with our Women in Recreation and Parks and our resources have been shared with others in Recreation in the California area.
Christina Lorenz
Recreation Program Manager / 518-3133/ clorenz@largo.com
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THANK YOU
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
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STATE FARM INSURANCE
Agent: Nate Cocco
Get a quote on automobile, home or life insurance and State Farm will send $10 to the youth summer scholarship fund.
Email:
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CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR
Sharing community messaging on their digital billboards in promotion of community health and safety on a local and national level.
Visit:
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R.G.s BOOKMARK CAFE
Yes, they are open for pick up orders and offering family dinners to go. Thank you for providing a discount to City of Largo staff providing essential services.
Call:
727-586-7390
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BUILDING DIVISION ACTIVITY REPORT
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Since COVID-19 Closure 03/19/20 to 04/15/20:
The City of Largo Building Division has has been very active during the past month, even with the closing of City Hall to the public. Below is a snapshot of Building Division activities during this period of time:
- Total Permits Applied for since 03/19/2020: 415 permits
- Total eTRAKiT Permits Applied for since 03/19/2020: 152 permits*
- Total Permits Issued since 03/19/2020: 408 permits
- Total Construction Value (issued in) since 03/19/2020: $6,812,364.24
- Total Permit Revenue (including permits applied for & issued) since 03/19/2020: $145,573.09
- Total Building Division Inspections Completed since 03/19/2020: 1269
- Total Building Division Inspections Canceled since 03/19/2020: 125
- Total Failed (Yellow & Red Tag) Building Division Inspections since 03/19/2020: 156
- Total Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical Plan Reviews Completed since 03/19/2020: 385
- Total Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical Rejected Plan Reviews since 03/19/2020: 22 Building, 8 Electrical, 5 Mechanical, 2 Plumbing = 37 total.
- Total C.O.’s Issued since 03/19/2020: 29
- Total Ready Reviews Completed since 03/19/2020: 280
- Total Business Tax Receipts Issued since 03/19/2020: 10 Commercial BTRs + 3 Home Offices = 13 total
- Total Business Tax Receipts Renewed since 03/19/2020: 3
*Number is approximate based on reporting through TRAKiT.
Robert Hatton
Building Official/ 586-7488 / rhatton@largo.com
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RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR SUMMER CAMPS
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The Largo Rec team is diligently working on serving you and that's why we've added an
online reservation form
for summer camps! For those families wanting to register their child for full day camps, fill out our online reservation form and a member of our team will be in contact with you once our facilities are re-opened to complete the payment process. Have questions? Feel free to email
LargoCamps@largo.com
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MuV MEDICAL CANNABIS DISPENSARY APPROVED
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On April 15, the City issued an approval memo to allow the applicant to operate a medical marijuana treatment center at 5555 Roosevelt Boulevard.
Carol Stricklin
Community Development Director/ 586-7490 / cstrickl@largo.com
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CITY OF LARGO STAFF IS
HERE TO HELP
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Below is important contact information while City facilities remained closed to the public.
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MAYOR WOODY BROWN'S
SAFER@HOME MESSAGE
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KEEPING OUR
COMMUNITY CONNECTED
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From Captain Play! coloring sheets to online fitness videos, Largo Recreation is here with ways to stay active and healthy while at home.
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Access library eResources on your device, all free with your library card. eResource digital media includes: eBooks, eAudiobooks, downloadable and streaming music, TV shows, comics, movies, and eMagazines.
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MAKE LARGO COUNT IN THE
2020 CENSUS
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Do you want more funding for schools, highways, and healthcare in our area? The census count determines billions of dollars in funding for federal and local programs in our state, Congressional representation, and election boundaries. The 2020 Census is now live online! You can fill out the Census at
My2020Census.gov
, simply confirm your address and complete the brief survey. Then tell your friends to take it, too!
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MISSION: Provide Superior Services that Inspire Community Pride
VISION: To Be the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay
VALUES: INTEGRITY | COLLABORATION | PASSION | CREATIVITY
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